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Intentionally navigating your career, not jumping blindly, is the best way to maximize your options.

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More than one in five U.S. employees changed jobs in the past year, according to a recent ADP Workforce Vitality Report. That number continues to grow every year because it has never been easier to make a change and our strong economy offers more job options.

On the surface, a move to increase your pay, title or responsibilities seems all positive. Changing jobs frequently or with no strategy, however, is not necessarily a good thing for your career. Many professionals find that when they quickly leap for a “grass is greener” opportunity, they may find themselves in a cycle of poorly matched roles and more turnover. Here are three ways to accelerate your career without falling into the trap of being a job hopper. READ MORE

Use LinkedIn to be informed and proactive during a job search.

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Ready for a new role? Afraid that you are missing out if you don’t go look for a new job? It has never been easier to be tempted but harder to be noticed than it is in today’s job market. There are many paths to a new role: job postings, outreach calls, networking events, job fairs, referrals, social media and more. However, the relatively low barriers to applying for job postings means that thousands of candidates can apply for a role from the comfort of their home. The high volume often floods a company’s Inbox and makes it more difficult for truly qualified candidates to stand out. If you are looking for better ways to support your job search efforts and distinguish yourself, here are three strategies to try using LinkedIn. READ MORE

Take these steps to set yourself up for the future.

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Summer internships are excellent opportunities for college students to acquire valuable skills, collaborate with experienced professionals and expand their network. With summer winding down and students returning to campus, it is an ideal time for interns to take a few extra steps to capitalize on their work experience. Here are three impactful things you should do before you leave work and head back to school.

In order to avoid office distractions, learn to prioritize, limit interruptions and write to-do lists.

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It is an age-old dilemma. There is tremendous energy and collaboration that happens in a group environment, but interactive offices make it really tough to get your actual work done. Successful employees (at all levels) have to master the balance between connection and productivity when on the job. Here are some tips to get it right.

You don’t have to wait on your supervisor to set a time for an evaluation.

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Found a great internship or career position recently? One of the best ways to maximize a new learning experience and establish the foundation for career growth is to actively solicit performance feedback from your supervisor. However, in today’s busy work environment, many managers don’t take the time to conduct a formal review. Here are six tips for getting the information you need to ensure that you are making a positive contribution.

Limit these LinkedIn blunders to increase your career possibilities.

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It is highly likely you have heard that modern job seeking for a corporate career requires use of LinkedIn. With its hundreds of millions of profiles, it can be easy to get lost in the crowd. Eager users resort to a range of creative tactics to make their profiles stand out. While innovative differentiation is ideal in a job search, some strategies are a fast track to limiting your career options. Here are three of the most treacherous LinkedIn profile pitfalls to avoid. READ MORE